
Research Associate at UBC - Cellular and Physiological Sciences
Vancouver, Canada Area

Research Associate at UBC - Cellular and Physiological Sciences
Vancouver, Canada Area
* Achievement-oriented senior consultant with a proven career track record of over 12 years focused towards intensive research in the biotechnology field.
* Demonstrated expertise in generating several transgenic and knockout animal models at the laboratory level.
* Highly focused analytical bent of mind continuously striving towards the conception of new-generation rodent models through extensive pre-clinical in-vivo research projects.
* Proficient at different types of breeding programs for a variety of rodents.
* Hands-on experience in production of mono- and polyclonal antibodies for patented research.
* Extremely successful at setting-up barrier sustained animal facilities from design stage. Conceived the environmental parameters, incorporated Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Laboratory Specific Protocols (LSP), documented policy and procedural manuals for IACUC.
* Background of working towards an AAALAC accreditation.
* Proactive, effecting a virus-free environment through rigorous health checks and census collection.
* Member of several core committees. Acknowledged in several scientific papers. Represented articles as author/co-author.
* Pioneer developing several computer-breeding programs.
Extensive research work: immunizations IM, IV, SC, ID, IN, IC, Oral Gavage, Retro-orbital bleeding, Xenograft and other molecular biology techniques.
Generated rodent models: Transgenic, Knockouts, F1, Hybrid, Congenic, Re-combinant Inbred, Mutant and Out-bred strains.
(Higher Education industry)
September 2008 — Present (1 month)
Will start the position on Monday, September 8/08
("To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.")
(Higher Education industry)
July 2007 — August 2008 (1 year 2 months)
Responsible for In-vivo research projects within the ID Department, organizing and responsible for a Laboratory Animal Breeding program of Inbred Strains, Transgenic and Knockout mouse models.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Biotechnology industry)
November 2004 — May 2007 (2 years 7 months)
Animal Science Technologist: SPF genetic breeding (animal models for different type of research projects). Pre-clinical in-vivo research (Retro-orbital Bleedings, all type of immunization techniques). Contact liaison with animal users research companies in the US.
(Educational Institution; 10,001 or more employees; Higher Education industry)
October 2003 — October 2004 (1 year 1 month)
Responsible for a breeding colony of Transgenic and Knockout animal models including: Husbandry. Bleedings, Tail Biopsies and DNA probe. Census and health checks (virus free environment), inform PIs on the techniques of different breeding programs.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Pharmaceuticals industry)
January 2003 — October 2003 (10 months)
Setting up the newly built Xenon Vivarium, with input in the design. Ordering cages and other equipments needed to run the facility on a daily basis. Furthermore, monitoring the newly set-up environmental parameters such as humidity, temperature and balanced airflow in positive and negative areas, throughout the facility. Overseeing pre-clinical studies, including hands on work with bleeding, immunizations and organ collections. Wrote the Vivarium Policy and Procedures manual and several SOP, core member of the newly formed IACUC.
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Pharmaceuticals industry)
January 2000 — December 2002 (3 years)
Responsible for a breeding colony of Transgenic and Knockout mice (tail biopsies and DNA probes); responsible of mice undergoing experiments and husbandry; pre-clinical work (immunizations, bleedings & Xenograft); ordering of supply (food, bedding, cages, etc.), Member of the Institutional Animal Care and Users Committee. Writing SOPs and LSPs.
(Educational Institution; 1001-5000 employees; Research industry)
February 1994 — December 1999 (5 years 11 months)
Responsible for a Breeding colony of Transgenic and Knockout mice (tail biopsies - DNA probes), mice undergoing experiments. Experimental work (immunizations and bleedings), Monoclonal and Polyclonal antibody production (rabbits / mice) and pre-clinical trial studies. Ordering of supplies: food, bedding, cages, etc, submitting Animal Protocols. Member of the Institutional Animal Care and Users Committee, viewing and writing SOPs,
Associate, ESL - EFL, 2006 — 2006
The objective of our teacher training program is to provide trainees with the skills and knowledge to become successful as an ESL - EFL teacher. It is designed to help both prospective and experienced teachers. This program is recognized by TESL Canada.
BSc, Animal Science, 1991 — 1993
LATg, Laboratory Animal Science, 1987 — 1988
Courses organized by the French Laboratory Animal Science Association in conjunction with the National Veterinary College of Lyon.
Veterinary Technician, Animal Health Technology, 1982 — 1984
American Association Laboratory Animal Science.
Korean Association Laboratory Animal Science
Federation European Laboratory Animal Science Associations, Future Works
Radiation Safety and TDG Receivers, RSER Inc,
Effective oral and written English for Business and Technology, Greystone College.
Bio-Safety and Environment, University of British Columbia.
Transgenic-knockout technology (EU Human Capital Mobility Grant), Louvain University.